Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow
NameYellow-throated Bush Sparrow
Common NameYellow-throated Bush Sparrow
Scientific NameGymnoris superciliaris
FamilyPasseridae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish with darker streaking on the back and wings. Underparts are paler, grayish-brown. A prominent white supercilium (stripe above the eye) contrasts with a darker eye-stripe. The most distinctive feature is a small, bright yellow patch on the throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, chirping or trilling calls, often described as typical sparrow-like sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in sub-Saharan Africa, its range extends from Angola and Zambia eastward to Tanzania and southward into South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesYellow throat patch, White supercilium (eyebrow stripe), Drab brown plumage, Sparrow-like bill
Description
This small sparrow is characterized by its drab brown plumage, a prominent white stripe above the eye, and a distinctive bright yellow patch on its throat. It is typically found foraging on the ground in woodlands and savannas, often in pairs or small groups.
